The internet seller is held personally accountable for the debt by the court. A lady who bought a high-end handbag but never received it has been ordered by the Abu Dhabi Commercial Court to get Dh48,000 back from the proprietor of an online business. In addition to 12 percent yearly interest and an extra Dh5,000 in compensation for emotional and financial distress, the buyer filed a lawsuit requesting the return of the entire sum she had sent by bank payment. She also attempted to recoup attorney’s fees and legal expenses. The woman used WhatsApp to contact the store owner in order to buy a Dh48,000 purse, according to court documents.
The seller avoided all contact after transferring the money to the owner’s bank account, failing to deliver the item or return the money. A copy of the defendant’s business license, bank transfer records, and WhatsApp messages attesting to the transaction were among the proof the plaintiff produced. According to the court’s decision, the documents unequivocally showed that the two parties had formed a business relationship. According to the bank transfer receipt, the money was deposited into the defendant’s sole proprietorship account. The court added that as these companies lack distinct legal identities from their owners, the owner bears personal responsibility for the debts and liabilities of the company.
The defendant was promptly notified, but he did not show up for court or produce any documentation attesting to the handbag’s delivery or the cash owed. The court mandated that the business owner pay the plaintiff Dh48,000 plus 3% yearly interest from the lawsuit’s filing date until the complete amount is paid, not to exceed the principal. The plea for further compensation was denied, and she was also mandated to pay all court costs and fees.
